Our mission

Who we are

Our mission is to enhance the environment by harnessing natural residues.

We have an overriding value of CARE for everything we do. That means caring for:

  • Our team

  • Our customers

  • Our suppliers

  • Our equipment

  • Our environment

Our CARE values

  • Can do
    We’re a proactive, energetic team looking for new opportunities to grow, develop, and improve. We say YES!
  • Accountability
    We take ownership and responsibility for everything we do, say, and commit to ourselves.
  • Resourcefulness
    We make the most of our time, energy, and resources.
  • Enjoyment
    We enjoy what we do. We have high energy and enthusiasm to perform to the best of our abilities.
Resourceful

Our why

We believe in being resourceful and making the most of what we've been given. All our products are made from natural wood residues that would otherwise end up in dump sites or landfills. 

With our experience, expertise, and deep understanding of the repurposing process, we’re able to divert natural waste from landfills and give natural residues another purpose.

Why choose Azwood

Repurposing natural waste for a greener tomorrow

We provide residue clean-up services to the forestry industry and use the residues we collect to manufacture natural products. We also partner with other local industries to repurpose natural waste, wood residues, sawdust, manures, fungi, trade by-products, and green waste.

28
Thousand m3

Of forestry slash & other waste diverted from landfill on average per month.

312
Thousand m3

Of wood waste diverted from landfills every year

828
Million Kgs

Of C02 saved from fossil fuels through repurposing residues since 2004.

Our team

Meet the team

We are a passionate group of individuals who are committed to using our skills and talents to help Azwood achieve its goals. We believe that Azwood is a leading force in resourcefulness, and we are proud to be a part of this team.

We're on a collective mission to enhance the environment by harnessing natural residues.

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  • Mikayla Rouse
    Executive Assistant
  • Bryce Senior
    Key Account Manager
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  • Frank Voltolina
    Business Development Manager
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  • Haley Appleby
    Finance Team Leader
  • Wanita Astle
    Customer Services Manager
  • Leon Goosen
    Brightwater Site Manufacturing Manager
  • Andrew Neru
    Marketing Team Leader
  • Garth Buck
    General Manager of Operations
  • Johan Visscher
    Forest Operations & Production Manager
  • Kylie-Ann Kearney
    Marketing Coordinator
  • Caleb Hughes
    Sales Manager
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  • Aaron Mead
    Milton Site Manufacturing Manager
  • Ruth Ricketts
    Customer Service
  • Brook Brewerton
    Managing Director
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  • Glenn Allison
    Eves Site Manufacturing Manager
  • Sue Lowe
    Accounts Receivable Administrator
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  • Jack Redward
    Bulk Fuels Manufacturing Manager
  • Nilesh Goundar
    Accounts Payable Administrator
  • Matt Port
    Logistics and Operations Coordinator
  • Ferg Brewerton
    Founder

Azwood's capabilities

Our products and services help businesses reduce their environmental impact by supporting a circular economy in action.

Azwood partners with a wide range of industries throughout New Zealand's most important sectors.

Our capabilities

Working with our community

Sponsorships

We’re proud of the relationship we have with our local community and partner with organisations that share our values. 

Some of Azwood’s recent community partnerships include:

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